George Hamilton – 81

George Hamilton’s long career in film and television was always swamped by his dazzling persona on and off-screen. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he often stars as cads or hopeless romantics in cinema. While he was successful in light roles, he aspired for more substantial parts.

In the mid-1960s, he attempted to land such roles, such as Hank Williams in Your Cheatin’ Heart. He struggled through the 1970s before finding success as Count Dracula with Love at First Bite. Hamilton’s ability to spoof his image proved to be his saving grace, and he had a successful run as a comic presence in various films and television shows. Throughout his six-decade career, Hamilton has maintained his relevance by appearing on reality shows such as Dancing with the Stars. His best character has always been “himself,” despite his more than 60 film roles. His success in show business proved that career investments might have a second act and outperform all expectations.